No injuries in Monroe fire that destroyed house

August 09, 2009|The Morning Call

State police and Monroe County fire officials are investigating a fire that destroyed a home in Winona Lakes, Middle Smithfield Township, Saturday morning. The fire was discovered just after 6 a.m. When fire companies from several Monroe County communities arrived, they found the single-family wood frame dwelling fully involved in flames. No injuries were reported. Neighbors told firefighters they discovered a home adjacent to the fire scene had been broken into. State police fire marshal David Klitsch is investigating the incident. The fire is listed as suspicious.